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Peckhaus Family History

Peckhaus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eckhaus, Peckham, Dieckhaus, Backhaus, Pechous, Dickhaus, Neuhaus

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Where is the Peckhaus family from?

You can see how Peckhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peckhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Peckhaus families living in Indiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Peckhaus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Peckhaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Peckhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckhaus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Peckhaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Peckhaus. For the veterans among your Peckhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckhaus lifespan?

Average Peckhaus life expectancy in 1998 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckhaus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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